They took one last look at the river
And longed for another time
Saddened by the parade of motorhomes and meth
Stretching from the ends of the earth to right here and right now
They refused to join the neon funeral procession
They took their stand
And to this day they remain
Still
And beautiful
And made of solid gold
Up the Coast
Artwork Information:
Artwork Title: "Up the Coast"
Original Size: 20" x 16"
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Year Painted: 2015
Additional Artwork Information:
Method: Plein Air
Date Painted: 09/22/2015
Region: Del Norte > The California Coast > Northern California
Artwork Logistics:
Miles Hiked: 1-2 Miles
Botanical Hazards: Some Poison Oak Observed
Weather Logistics: Threatening to Rain, Fog Battle
Temperature: Uncomfortably Cool
Tags: CANYONS AND VALLEYS, VIEWS FROM HIGHER GROUND, SANDBARS, SACRED SITES, RIVERS AND STREAMS, RIVERMOUTHS, PLACES NOBODY MIGHT HAVE EVER STOOD AND PAINTED BEFORE, OVERCAST, MARINE LAYER, BEACH BREAKS, ESTUARIES AND WETLANDS, EVERGREENS, FLOWING INTO THE SEA, INLETS, JUST NATURE, MOUNTAIN LION COUNTRY, LOOKING DOWN FROM STEEP CLIFFS, LAGOONS, LOOKING BACK TOWARD LAND